Trading Fate by Graeme Menzies

What if British Columbia had become part of the United States? In Trading Fate, author Graeme Menzies uncovers a remarkable chapter of West Coast history that nearly changed the map of North America.

Set against the dramatic events of 1789, the book explores a political and trading dispute involving the Nuu-chah-nulth Nation, Spain, Great Britain and the United States. As competing powers struggled for influence around Vancouver Island's Nootka Sound, the little-known King George's Sound Trading Company played a surprising role in shaping the region's future.

Through engaging storytelling and historical research, Menzies brings to life the people, rivalries and decisions that helped determine British Columbia's place in Canada.

A fascinating read for history enthusiasts, curious travellers and anyone interested in the Pacific Northwest, Trading Fate offers a fresh perspective on the events that shaped Canada's West Coast and its relationship with its American neighbours.